A new year has begun. Typically, we all view a new year as sort of a clean slate... a new beginning. It provides us all an opportunity to set goals and get a fresh start on achieving those goals. There are some goals that recur for many of us each year, such as losing weight, saving money, getting fit, or any of a number of personal improvement objectives.

Dr. James Merritt

For 2018, I have encouraged each member of Thelma Baptist Church to use a wonderful devotional guide entitled, 52 Weeks with Jesus. It is a daily devotional reading for (you guessed it) 52 weeks that focuses on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. 52 Weeks With Jesus is written by James Merritt. Dr. Merritt is a pastor, author, and host of the "Touching Lives" television program. In addition, he has served two terms as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Copies of 52 Weeks With Jesus are available at Thelma Baptist Church for $10 in limited quantities. You can also purchase your copy through book retailers, or online through Amazon. It is also available in digital format (Kindle).

I am already loving this devotional guide, even just a few days in. I am looking forward to taking this journey throughout 2018. What makes it even better? Doing so with you! Get your book today. Read it everyday. Get in the Word of God. Let's do this! Together!